Social Wellness Starts with Supporting Your Nurses
A Special Message from Lourdes Careaga in Celebration of Social Wellness Month
As the Certification Outreach Program Manager, I have the privilege of building and managing relationships with clinical organizations while witnessing the growth that occurs when nurses are provided with the tools and opportunities to succeed. I am honored to help foster connections between nurse leaders and nursing staff that encourage engagement, advancement, and continued career development.
Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC Certification Outreach Program Manager
In celebration of Social Wellness Month, I extend my appreciation and best wishes to my fellow nurse colleagues while offering services and guidance to help facilitate continued professional progression. Throughout this month, I want nurses to feel connected to a supportive community where they are valued and empowered to pursue their goals. Social wellness extends beyond effective organizational communication skills—it is about fostering meaningful connections, strengthening teamwork, and creating an environment where nurses can evolve both individually and collectively.
In my role, I am committed to advocating for nurses by providing access to the pathways they need to enhance their careers. One meaningful way to invest in organizational excellence within the nursing community is through ANCC certification. Certification provides an avenue to advance in nursing while demonstrating expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality patient care. As an ANCC certified nurse myself, I share this commitment to certification and ongoing renewal. To learn more about the certifications we offer, click on the button below:
Empower Your Nurses Through the ANCC Success Pays® Program
Elevate your nursing workforce’s professional growth and increase certification rates with zero financial risk. If your organization is interested in the ANCC Success Pays® program, I am available to support you and your nurses.
Program FAQs:
Launched in 2013
Over 600 Success Pays Partners
Monthly townhalls with Lourdes and staff to stay connected
Katelyn Bern, MA Outreach Engagement Manager & Tradeshow Liaison & Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC Certification Outreach Program Manager
Program Benefits:
Nurses are given two (2) opportunities to pass.
The organization only pays for the nurses who pass.
Reduces anxiety and financial barriers for nurses.
No minimum or maximum limit for number of certification renewals.
I kindly ask that organizations continue to support and educate nursing staff on the value of professional certification and encourage participation in the ANCC Success Pays program. Please refer your team to the resource below for information on how this program adds value to your organization, along with a list of eligible ANCC certifications:
*Use of these or any other course(s)/material(s) does not imply eligibility for certification or successful performance on any certification exam, nor is it a requirement to qualify for individual certification.
Once certified, nurses receive the corresponding certification credential—demonstrating their expertise and commitment to the specialty.
Renewal Requirements
As an important reminder, certification renewal occurs every five years. It is never too early to begin tracking your professional development—your future self will appreciate the preparation. To review the renewal requirements, refer to the ANCC Certification Renewal Handbook. This resource clearly outlines all essential information for renewing or reactivating your certification, including program policies and key criteria for maintaining ongoing competence within a specialty.
Maintaining ANCC certification is a lifelong journey that demonstrates a continuous investment to learning and excellence in practice. It reflects ongoing application of current knowledge, adherence to evidence-based standards, and utilization of strong decision-making and interpersonal skills to support the health and well-being of the populations being served. I wish everyone a happy and productive Social Wellness Month!
Article by: Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC Certification Outreach Program Manager
To learn how our team can further support nurses in their professional journey, please explore the resources each member offers:
Tonya L. Page, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, LSSGB, FCCS-C
APRN Educational & Faculty Outreach Program Manager
Supports APRN faculty by coordinating aggregate data reports and providing data to help programs analyze pass rates and overall success, while also managing team operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. 📝 Request Your ANCC APRN Aggregate Data
Katelyn Bern, MA Outreach Engagement Manager & Tradeshow Liaison
Manages customer engagement through social media, articles, and at ANCC tradeshows. Leads our Story of Inspiration series, which celebrates cultural heritage and personal journeys. Share your story with her today! 📝 Share Your Story
Lourdes B. Careaga, MSN, RN, NE-BC Certification Outreach Program Manager
